verbally

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Recent Examples of verbally Cox writes that she was regularly harassed on the streets, both verbally and physically. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 9 June 2026 Dolan claimed Oakley was verbally abusive. Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026 However, Angelia filed for divorce two years later, claiming Brad physically and verbally abused her and their kids on a plane in 2016. Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026 The company's board was told that Albert Manifold was verbally abusive and bullying toward employees, and had mishandled company information, according to the WSJ. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for verbally
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbally
Adverb
  • Swift vocally opposed the sale, later re-recording some of her albums to gain back creative control over her work.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 June 2026
  • Some who support the war most vocally also invoke free-market principles as grounds for government inaction.
    David S. Cohen, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Adverb
  • Dreams of Violets was made in about two months for just $2,000—a figure that made one audience member audibly gasp.
    Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
  • Sunsets after the rain make everyone audibly gasp, the ivory linens are heavy and soft, and the soap is custom-made by the famed French perfumer Fragonard.
    Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Adverb
  • The agreement was read aloud by a senior administration official on a call with reporters.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • Smith's name will be read aloud during the ceremony.
    Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 16 June 2026

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“Verbally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbally. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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